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(470 posts) Mon Apr 10, 2017, 07:32 AM Apr 2017

Ok, Tulsi Gabbard; help me understand [View all]

Honest question; why are so many against Tulsi? I must be missing something because I see her as an anti-war activist myself. Is this a bad thing? Personally, I don't think we have any business in Syria myself where lobbing missiles at a cost of $1,5M USA each could be used to feed the homeless and go towards actually helping people here.

I find it concerning that we're entering another war in a time when so many people are hurting in this country and I see it as a diversion from North Korea (which I consider a much larger threat) and Russian hacking. Didn't we learn our lesson with Iraq and Afghanistan?

So why are so many making disparaging remarks against Tulsi? I simply don't get it. What has she done which is so bad? Help me understand.

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Ok, Tulsi Gabbard; help me understand [View all] FDRsGhost Apr 2017 OP

In part because Hillary Clinton was in favor of military action against Assad. That Guy 888 Apr 2017 #1

Hm, possibly so FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #4

Just like FDR? Odd choice of screen name, if so. Hekate Apr 2017 #118

was FDR pro war? Serious question. nt JCanete Apr 2017 #130

FDR was very pro-war forjusticethunders Apr 2017 #167

I see what you're saying and that is true. Clearly he wasn't an isolationist when faced with JCanete Apr 2017 #171

Wrong. JTFrog Apr 2017 #49

It is insulting is what that term is...and untrue as well. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #72

Uh no nycbos Apr 2017 #90

I've heard that Assad used sarin gas too. That Guy 888 Apr 2017 #99

It's clear that Assad is a murdering dictator... Eyeball_Kid Apr 2017 #133

So Hillary's a hawk? How's that working out now? Hekate Apr 2017 #116

"a person who advocates an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs." ehrnst Apr 2017 #172

You should amend your note That Guy 888 Apr 2017 #176

You posted this as a reason people weren't fans of Tulsi ehrnst Apr 2017 #177

oh, I don't know....might have somthing to do with her defense of a genocidal dictator hlthe2b Apr 2017 #2

+1 lamp_shade Apr 2017 #3

Plus, she's echoing the Putin/Assad line denying responsibility for the chemical weapons synergie Apr 2017 #5

Okay but when is diplomacy akin to defending Assad? FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #6

Reminds me of Lindberg, Ford and others in the thirties-- "Mr. Hiter was such a fine fellow", hlthe2b Apr 2017 #8

Can you show us please where Tulsi has defended Assad? FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #9

You need to do your own research and education. hlthe2b Apr 2017 #13

I'm open minded, link me FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #16

Can you "google" Can you enter into "the google box" "Tulsi Gabbard defends Assad"? hlthe2b Apr 2017 #19

No reason to be condescending or a cynic FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #23

First pageL Tulsi Gabbard deefends Assad against gas attacks hlthe2b Apr 2017 #42

those are headlines.....not quotes from Tulsi virtualobserver Apr 2017 #73

Can you hit "link" and read the articles? hlthe2b Apr 2017 #75

the reasons that you only provide links is that those links don't support your position virtualobserver Apr 2017 #77

Your fellow duers have tried to politely inform & answer questions hlthe2b Apr 2017 #78

I have the advantage of being able to read articles virtualobserver Apr 2017 #79

You must be very proud... hlthe2b Apr 2017 #80

Let me quote Tulsi from one of your "links" virtualobserver Apr 2017 #81

Despite our own intelligence community being united on Assad's guilt... hlthe2b Apr 2017 #82

Another straw man - Tulsi never said that she believed Putin/Assad.....she just wants it checked out virtualobserver Apr 2017 #83

I don't defend war criminals, liars or those who try to plant stories on their behalf hlthe2b Apr 2017 #84

done with me because I have refuted your unfounded attacks on Tulsi virtualobserver Apr 2017 #85

Done with you because you defend a politico who supports a war criminal, genocide, & islamophobia hlthe2b Apr 2017 #88

my post clearly showed that what you are saying simply isn't true virtualobserver Apr 2017 #89

No your post did not do anything of the kind. Enjoy the hell on earth this administration hlthe2b Apr 2017 #91

Don't worry.....maybe if we just overthrow Syria....that will fix everything virtualobserver Apr 2017 #92

Damn straight we are. Cha Apr 2017 #109

There is no doubt Assad is responsible... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #151

So, just as the US and Russia are about to work together to attack ISIS.... virtualobserver Apr 2017 #163

Russia and Syria were both involved or so it is being reportedd. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #165

gabbard is providing cover for a war criminal-Why Tulsi Gabbard cant represent America at the United Cha Apr 2017 #108

not actually virtualobserver Apr 2017 #111

Actually, gabbard is giving a War Criminal Cover.. Dean has her # Cha Apr 2017 #112

Dean was being irresponsible. virtualobserver Apr 2017 #120

"This is no different than Trump making excuses for Putin. Weve had enough of this. Cha Apr 2017 #121

she was skeptical of Trump virtualobserver Apr 2017 #125

You're putting words in my mouth. You lose. Cha Apr 2017 #126

no, just actually quoting her virtualobserver Apr 2017 #128

Dean was pointing out the fact that Gabbard should know better. oasis Apr 2017 #124

Dean should know better. virtualobserver Apr 2017 #127

Al Qaeda and ISIS praising Trump's missile strike hasn't oasis Apr 2017 #131

Gabbard never said anything remotely like that virtualobserver Apr 2017 #135

Well, Howard would not agree with you. That's why oasis Apr 2017 #143

It is all in Howard's mind virtualobserver Apr 2017 #146

Dr. Dean doesn't have a credibility problem. oasis Apr 2017 #148

Tulsi is the only one who has been on the ground in a combat zone virtualobserver Apr 2017 #164

I know that poster is trying like hell to build a strawman.. I ain't playin Cha Apr 2017 #139

Yup. "whataboutism" is alive and well. oasis Apr 2017 #142

Oh Oh gabbard is protecting assad the war criminal for years and look what BS Cha Apr 2017 #182

Gabbard will likely lay low to assess the damage her public oasis Apr 2017 #183

Right, and, gabbard has been assad's mouthpiece long before trump strike.. Cha Apr 2017 #138

Kudos Cha oasis Apr 2017 #141

Aloha! Cha Apr 2017 #145

As to condescension, those defending self-serving politicians who white wash crimes against humanity hlthe2b Apr 2017 #44

Yes there is. JTFrog Apr 2017 #50

Uh, so ask a realing a real question is a fishing expedition? FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #95

And what have you learned? JTFrog Apr 2017 #96

Quite a bit FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #98

Really? Tell me about "both sides" of the war FDR fought. Hekate Apr 2017 #119

What does that have to do with the topic at hand? FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #153

Well I learned that when I was about five or six years old. JTFrog Apr 2017 #152

I have learned to use the ignore feature FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #154

Then why do you do it everyday? nt JTFrog Apr 2017 #157

I just Googled "Tulsi Gabbard defends Assad" That Guy 888 Apr 2017 #41

I don't know what Google you used, but I get 27,000 results. Try it without quotes. randome Apr 2017 #52

Why Tulsi Gabbard cant represent America at the United Nations Cha Apr 2017 #105

Just imagine the screeching and howling by many ehrnst Apr 2017 #174

How about here? Dr Hobbitstein Apr 2017 #14

Thank you very much! FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #20

They weren't comparing her to Duke. Dr Hobbitstein Apr 2017 #24

Well here is what gets me FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #97

Howard Dean is pissed as hell at her ismnotwasm Apr 2017 #17

Plus a bajillion Hekate Apr 2017 #114

Don't forget the RT interviews N/T Chevy Apr 2017 #134

+1000 (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #173

I think people are actually mad that she met with Trump mr_liberal Apr 2017 #7

I think you're correct. FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #10

You and mr liberal are both Wrong. like gabbard Cha Apr 2017 #122

LOLZ! KittyWampus Apr 2017 #26

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #40

Rightfully? tammywammy Apr 2017 #47

Meeting with Assad is probably when she went too far. mr_liberal Apr 2017 #57

What did you mean with "rightfully doesn't like Islam"? tammywammy Apr 2017 #58

I mean I agree with her on that. mr_liberal Apr 2017 #62

I think you need a different username. n/t tammywammy Apr 2017 #64

Liberals have to like religion and theocracy????? mr_liberal Apr 2017 #70

Tulsi Gabbard is a Hindu. she does not believe religion is irrational JI7 Apr 2017 #180

What a shitty bigoted thing to say. JTFrog Apr 2017 #55

Its a religion, I dont see whats wrong with not liking it. mr_liberal Apr 2017 #60

Yeah, I think a lot of things are lost on you. nt JTFrog Apr 2017 #61

Now its not just Islam, its "a lot of things" lol nm mr_liberal Apr 2017 #67

I had to LOL with you even though it's not really funny. JTFrog Apr 2017 #54

It's entirely deliberate/ KittyWampus Apr 2017 #74

Shows what you don't know, mrliberal.. this was long before she defended meeting him Cha Apr 2017 #107

Apologist for the Assad regime oberliner Apr 2017 #11

Where has Tulsi said Assad is the "good guy"? FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #12

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard 'skeptical' that Assad regime behind gas attack oberliner Apr 2017 #15

Thanks! FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #21

I think she is spouting the Assad party line oberliner Apr 2017 #34

Who are the "good guys" that we should support? Or should America do all the heavy lifting? That Guy 888 Apr 2017 #43

My posts are in response to Tulsi Gabbard oberliner Apr 2017 #48

Does calling it "the Assad party line" prove that it's false? Jim Lane Apr 2017 #100

If someone was spouting the "Republican party line" we would criticize them for doing so oberliner Apr 2017 #102

I do not accept sloganeering as a substitute for thought Jim Lane Apr 2017 #110

How Tulsi Gabbard became Assads mouthpiece in Washington Cha Apr 2017 #140

Sorry, in the current context this is just more McCarthyism Jim Lane Apr 2017 #175

Gabbard led the charge, as a Hawaii state representative, against legislation for same sex marriage Cha Apr 2017 #179

Thank you for marvelously illustrating my point. (n/t) Jim Lane Apr 2017 #181

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #18

I'd like to not think that's the reason FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #22

It's not. You keep agreeing with post removed all over the place though. Good on ya. nt JTFrog Apr 2017 #56

Not everything is about Bernie ismnotwasm Apr 2017 #25

Bullshit. We've posted the FACTS about her Islamaphobic statements, her love of guns, KittyWampus Apr 2017 #27

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #30

So transparent. KittyWampus Apr 2017 #31

Over and over and over... Squinch Apr 2017 #32

It's so transparent what's going regarding Gabbard on DU. I and other DU'ers KittyWampus Apr 2017 #28

I'm not deliberately ignoring anything FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #36

https://www.google.com/search?qTulsi+Gabbard&sitesearchdemocraticunderground.com Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #71

Hey thanks! FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #86

You are welcome. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #94

++++++++++++ JHan Apr 2017 #53

+++++++ nt JTFrog Apr 2017 #59

I have wonder why this was even posted... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #68

I did but have found nothing hard evidence FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #87

Really...I found plenty by her own lips... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #93

It's amazing how concerned some people are Hekate Apr 2017 #115

You may wish to read my responses where I've thanked several people :) FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #156

It has been suggested between Twitter and the Dossier that she was one of Trump's DNC moles HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #29

I have no problem believing that. Nor would I have trouble believing she was another Putin plant. randome Apr 2017 #33

I'm not buying that FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #37

No, you don't need proof. This isn't a jury. randome Apr 2017 #39

Mistrusted by some FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #155

Just curious, sincere question here: do you think FDR was right not to bomb Nazi rail lines? Hekate Apr 2017 #123

If she were a Trump mole she wouldn't have resigned. Jim Lane Apr 2017 #101

Didn't the dossier suggest that that Putin (rather than Trump) lapucelle Apr 2017 #149

The Dossier was all about Trump (paid for by R and then D) and how Putin supported him HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #150

I can tell you exactly what it is. Tulsi Gabbard gave a CNN interview where she said still_one Apr 2017 #35

Lobbying missiles at an empty airbase is stupid. So is apologizing for brutal dicators. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2017 #38

The Curious Islamophobic Politics of Dem Congressmember Tulsi Gabbard JTFrog Apr 2017 #45

What is so difficult to understand? kcr Apr 2017 #46

For engaging in Reagan-era foreign policy of assisting or aiding delisen Apr 2017 #51

"Regime Change" didn't start the violence in Syria... brooklynite Apr 2017 #63

Fun Fact: Gabbard voted for the GOP anti-Syrian refugee Bill in 2015. brooklynite Apr 2017 #65

She is no Democrat. Not much of a human being, imo. randome Apr 2017 #69

Gabbard supports GOP bill on Syrian refugees Cha Apr 2017 #137

She has a world view that is very similar to Trump's. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #66

Because we all know how successful the US has been at regime change. guillaumeb Apr 2017 #76

gabbard won't admit that assad has gassed his own Cha Apr 2017 #113

Because people here need a hate target melman Apr 2017 #103

Because she has repeatedly promoted Trump. pnwmom Apr 2017 #104

Why are you always giving that lying sack of shite 3rd party voter cover? Cha Apr 2017 #106

Since you took Franklin Roosevelt's initials, I assume you know his war-history. Not a pacifist. Hekate Apr 2017 #117

And this has to do with Tulsi because..... FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #158

I think her position on Syria is very good. David__77 Apr 2017 #129

How Tulsi Gabbard became Assads mouthpiece in Washington Cha Apr 2017 #132

Gabbard: Syria's Assad should be 'executed' if he ordered chemical attack FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #159

Do you understand now? WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #136

Yes and no. FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #161

Still skeptical Pablorama Apr 2017 #144

gabbard has been giving assad cover for years.. Human Rights Campaign, Cha Apr 2017 #147

I don't have any absolute issue with her. Many seem to. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #160

Thank you FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #162

Several members of the alt-right are okay with interventionist government forjusticethunders Apr 2017 #168

She is not "alt-right". NCTraveler Apr 2017 #170

Because she's an alt-right shill forjusticethunders Apr 2017 #166

Calling an incumbant Democrat an alt-right shill? Seriously? FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #169

This! obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #178